Understanding carbon accounting methods is essential for interpreting what organisations communicate through their carbon accounts and climate reports. The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol is widely recognised as the best practice for carbon accounting, making a thorough understanding of it essential for success in this field. This unit will equip you to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-paced...

This unit provides an introduction to the principles and practices of business analytics. You will engage with the data lifecycle, which includes acquisition, cleansing, analysis, and interpretation of data. The unit emphasises practical skills, with a focus on utilising a range of analytical tools and software to interpret data effectively. By the end of the unit, you will be able to apply these...

The goals of this unit are twofold. The first goal is to acquaint students with the methods that economists use by surveying the literature and exploring theories relevant to their topics of interest. We will focus on critical assessments of what is already known and how students could extend and contribute to the knowledge and literature. The second goal is to promote the writing, exposition,...

The unit aims to develop an enterprising and innovative mindset in postgraduate research students, which is necessary for creating impactful research, relevant to society. To achieve this, the unit will focus on two components:1. Design thinking and innovation. This component will focus on equipping students with the creative and critical thinking skills required to develop new research...

This unit is a mandatory course for third-year Finance majors in the Bachelor of Business program. It is an elective unit in Economic Analysis major in the Bachelor of Economics. The unit examines the Australian and international financial systems and analyses the different roles of intermediaries and markets and the role they play in the flow of funds in the economy, the use of financial...

This unit aims to expand students’ understanding of holistic accounting gained in their previous core accounting units, to develop and apply their accounting knowledge, skills and terminology in the context of broader notion of accounting that includes accountability and social and environmental accounting. In particular, students are introduced to a number of accounting standards, their...

Financial market shocks often spread rapidly across different asset classes and between countries. This unit examines the structural reasons for these interrelationships, including financial intermediation, risk management products and regulatory structure. Attention is paid to the challenge of accurate measurement and effective management of the inherent financial risks in the activities of...

The proliferation and ubiquity of data has created opportunities and challenges for businesses in today’s data-driven world. This unit introduces students to techniques and technologies related to business analytics for businesses to harness this wealth of data to create business value. Students will gain hands-on experience with software tools to analyze and present data to assist business...

This unit introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management; and the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend...

This unit introduces students to the core concepts in Australian taxation and identifies the framework (both legal and administrative) behind those concepts. The knowledge gained through this exploration enables the application of the framework to current issues faced by individuals and businesses whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and professional requirements. Basic concepts of...